Approximately 70 people attended the Older Adult Ministries fall retreat on September 27 at Camp Hanover. Rev. Denise Anderson, co-moderator of the 222nd General Assembly, spoke on the power of using stories to connect people across economic, ethnic, and generational divides. As Jesus did with parables, storytelling helps personalize people of different backgrounds, leading to
Nearly three-quarters of Haitians live on less than two dollars a day. Hunger and poverty are daily challenges, as are political turmoil and violence.Yet God is at work in Haiti. God called Cindy Corell to serve in the desperately poor country of Haiti. As a Presbyterian mission co-worker, she works with a network of Haitian
Throughout 2018, the Camp Hanover Ministries Purpose Group has been discussing plans to change Camp Hanover’s structure through incorporation. Among other benefits, incorporation secures the future of the camp and helps insulate both the presbytery and the camp from liability risks. Learn about incorporation at one of four meetings October 30 through November 8. At
The 100th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of the James was held on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Lord Jesus Korean Congregation in Richmond. It was a wonderful meeting; the host congregation was very gracious; the facilities were superb; we had a full day. Our worship service was inspiring with music led by the Lord
UPDATE: At the October 20 stated meeting, Presbytery of the James voted to approve Rev. Fred Holbrook as the interim general presbyter/stated clerk to succeed Rev. Carson Rhyne. Fred will begin a 12-month renewable call on December 1. Learn more about Fred and read his statement of faith * * * * * * *
A group of sixteen volunteers from Presbytery of the James (POJ) are in New Bern, North Carolina helping with recovery efforts from Hurricane Florence. Led by Brown Pearson, moderator of POJ’s Disaster Relief Purpose Group, the team was one of the first to arrive and organize clean up. Volunteers include Jim Moseley, pastor at Campbell
The Presbytery of the James will hold a stated meeting Saturday, October 20. The meeting packet is available online. Meeting Details October 20, 2018 Meeting begins at 9:15 a.m. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Lord Jesus Korean Church 10201 Robious Road, Richmond, VA 23235
In Haiti, farmers and civil society are demanding social reforms in response to decades-long corruption. Immense frustration at the poor conditions in which Haitians are living has lit a fire in the streets. Cindy Corell, a mission co-worker sponsored by Presbytery of the James, reports on the events that led to the uprising in an
Presbytery of the James is fortunate to be one of only five presbyteries hosting Dr. Mary Mikhael, Syrian native and recent past president of the Near East School of Theology in Beirut, on a rare visit to the U.S. From September 27 through October 3, meet Dr. Mikhael at a number of local events and hear how religious groups
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), the emergency response and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church (USA), is committed to the long-term recovery of communities adversely affected by a crisis or catastrophic event. PDA has been in communication with mid councils and pastors in the area affected by Hurricane Florence to provide resources and guidance. They are working